Category: Slideshow
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Special DElivery: Goaltending by numbers
By Darren Eliot – Injuries play a role in the regular season and how teams deal with player loss goes a long way in determining playoff existence through post-season positioning. Once in the playoffs, injuries can swing a series one way or another. For instance, teams always covet depth on the blue line, especially during…
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An unforgettable experience for Shawn Hunwick
By Rob Mixer – COLUMBUS, Ohio – Shawn Hunwick didn’t need to be reminded that any opportunity to continue his hockey career should not be taken for granted. And though that was not the first thought buzzing through his head when he heard from the Blue Jackets this afternoon, there wasn’t much that could…
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Wolverines season wrap-up
By Matt Slovin – ANN ARBOR – Should I stay or should I go? More than just an 80’s rock song, it’s a question that numerous members of the Michigan hockey team are asking themselves now that the season has come to a close. And if you’re anything like sophomore defenseman Mac Bennett, dubbed by…
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Red Wings post 7-2 rout of Blue Jackets, clinch playoff spot
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – When Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” starts to play at Joe Louis Arena, it usually means the Red Wings have another win all wrapped up. Tonight, the power ballad played at the 10:09 mark of the first period. The Red Wings were already up 4-0, so the in-arena DJ must…
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MSU captain Torey Krug announces deal with Bruins
By Michael Caples – EAST LANSING – Since he started playing hockey in metro Detroit, Torey Krug always heard about how he was too small to make a career out of the game he loves. Today, the 5-foot-9-inch defenseman proved all of the doubters wrong. At a press conference held at Munn Ice Arena Sunday…
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Bulldogs heading to their first Frozen Four
By Stefan Kubus – The Ferris State Bulldogs’ fate rested in the hands of their third period special teams. And did they ever serve them well. The Bulldogs – propelled by a relentless penalty kill – hung on to defeat the Cornell Big Red 2-1 in the Northeast regional final, sending them to their first…
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Western Michigan falls to North Dakota in NCAA Tournament
Like two of the three Michigan teams that played before them, the Western Michigan Broncos’ season came to an abrupt ending in the NCAA Tournament. The Mason Cup champions fell to top-seeded North Dakota Saturday afternoon 3-1 in the West Regional semifinals. “I want to congratulate North Dakota on moving on,” Broncos coach Andy Murray…
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For third straight year, Wolverines lose in OT
First it was against Miami, in double overtime of the Midwest Regional final. Then, it was to Minnesota-Duluth, in the national championship game. Now, it’s an overtime loss to the Cornell Big Red. For the third straight season, the Wolverines’ season came to an end after an overtime goal scored by the opposition. Rodger Craig…
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MiHockey’s high school wrap-up
Another season of high school hockey is now in the books. Here’s a look back at what you might have missed over the last few weeks: MacEachern named Mr. Hockey; complete list of All-State honorees On the way to the Division 2 state title, senior Mackenzie MacEachern posted 90 points in 29 games for Brother…